The 24-year-old posted a photo of himself smiling, giving a thumbs-up while using crutches and wearing a heavily bandaged leg.
He expressed gratitude for the support received, stating, "Thank you guys for all your love and for your kind words and for all the support you’ve given me since my injury." Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Davies added, "It sucks to be out for this long, and for my season to end early, but I’ll be working hard to make sure I come back stronger."
The injury has sparked considerable discussion within the soccer community. Davies' agent, Nedal Huoseh, publicly criticized Canada Soccer and head coach Jesse Marsch for their handling of the player prior to the injury. Huoseh alleged that Davies was "pressured to start the game by the coach" after being informed that the left-back would not be in the starting lineup. Canada Soccer’s Chief Communications and Content Officer, Paulo Senra, refuted these claims, and subsequent discussions between Huoseh and Marsch were described as "positive and productive."
Bayern Munich's leadership also voiced concerns, accusing Canada Soccer of "gross negligence" in their treatment of Davies. Sporting Director Christoph Freund criticized the decision to send Davies on a 12-hour flight to Germany before a comprehensive medical evaluation. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen called for an internal investigation and hinted at potential legal action against Canada Soccer. In response, Senra maintained that proper medical protocols were followed and that Bayern Munich was kept informed throughout the process.
Davies is expected to be sidelined for at least six months, ruling him out of the FIFA Club World Cup in June and July, as well as likely missing Bayern's preseason preparations for the 2025-2026 season.
In their first match without Davies, Bayern narrowly defeated St. Pauli 3-2, exposing defensive vulnerabilities, especially with center-back Dayot Upamecano also injured during national team duty.
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